When it comes to the “Fab 4” in cricket, it reminds us of four players namely Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root. These players have often been leading the batting attack by example for their respective teams with carrying knocks when it matters the most.
Apart from the fab 4 batters – Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root who have been making waves repeatedly, there are a few other batters including Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam and David Warner who have also been equally effective with the bat.
However, what sets the Fab 4 members apart is the sheer consistency that they bring to the table. Case in point, scoring a double century in Test cricket is indeed a huge challenge. The batsmen need to possess patience, perseverance, determination, endurance and mental resilience to get to the huge figure.
In this listicle, we will now learn about the Fab 4 batsmen with the most double centuries in Test cricket.
1. Virat Kohli – 7
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been super sensational when it comes to scoring double centuries in the longest format of the game. The experienced campaigner comes first on the list among the Fab 4 as he scored as many as 7 double centuries.
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2. Joe Root – 5
Former England skipper Joe Root is considered one of the best Test batsmen in the current era. Notably, he is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket among the active players with 11416 runs. He comes second on the list as he has smacked a total of five double centuries in his Test career.
3. Steve Smith – 4
Australia’s best batsman Steve Smith follows next on the list as he has scored four double centuries in his stellar Test career. The right-handed batter has been in scintillating form in Test cricket and Australia immensely benefitted from his services in the purest format of the game.
4. Kane Williamson – 4
Former New Zealand Test skipper Kane Williamson has been the most consistent batsman for his country across formats. The veteran cricketer has also scored 4 double centuries in Test cricket.
Updated as of August 4, 2023*
